Clinical Features of BCG Lymphadenitis / 소아감염
Korean Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
;
: 80-86, 2009.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-163704
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was performed to determine the clinical course of BCG lymphadenitis.METHODS:
Between May 2005 and April 2009, the medical records of 33 patients with BCG lymphadenitis were retrospectively reviewed. If needed, needle aspiration was recommended without surgical resection or antituberculous medication.RESULTS:
Of the 33 patients who were identified, 21 were males and 12 were females. Among the 33 patients, 32 were full-term babies. The mean age was 6 months (range, 2-35 months) and the most prevalent site of the lesion was the left axilla. BCG lymphadenitis was observed 1-34 months after BCG vaccination, mostly 1-6 months after vaccination. The size of the enlargement was generally 1-3 cm. The strains were identified as French (n=14), Danish (n=7), and Tokyo (n=12). BCG lymphadenitis regressed spontaneously in 19 patients. After 1-5 needle aspirations, 14 patients recovered completely. Complete regression of lymphadenitis was recorded over an average period of 4 months.CONCLUSION:
Clinicians need to be aware of the clinical features of BCG lymphadenitis. For management of BCG lymphadenitis, regular follow-up with observation should be the mainstay. Needle aspiration is a safe and easy treatment for suppurative BCG lymphadenitis.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aspirations, Psychological
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Axilla
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Tokyo
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BCG Vaccine
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Medical Records
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Retrospective Studies
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Follow-Up Studies
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Vaccination
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Lymphadenitis
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Mycobacterium bovis
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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